The list of academic options at Oakland University is constantly
growing. OU currently offers more than 120 undergraduate degrees
and more than 120 graduate and certificate options. Students have
the opportunity to participate in high-level research as early as
their freshman year.

From important registration reminders to daily events, stay focused on the
finish line while getting the most out of your educational experience.
More than 200 active student organizations take learning to a new level,
while student service offices are here to help you succeed.

Over 100,000 alumni proudly call OU their alma mater. Upon graduation, you will
automatically be welcomed as a member of Oakland University's very active Alumni
Association. Alumni stay connected through networking, volunteering and mentorship
programs.

Nearly half a million people visit campus each year to explore OU's cultural icons,
such as the home to OU's founder, our very own National Historic Landmark. Be
inspired by guest speakers from around the world, or awed by artwork, student,
faculty and guest performances.

Your gift matters! Contributions from alumni and friends create
opportunities that prepare Oakland University students to be leaders.
Support the OU Fund (the area of greatest need), scholarships, athletics,
the library, Meadow Brook Hall, or one of the hundreds of other areas that
make Oakland unique.

The Grizzlies' growing Division I athletics program is a member of the Horizon
League, one of the NCAA's top performing leagues. Athletes can also be found in
dozens of club and intramural sports, or playing recreational games of disc or
ball golf on one of OU's courses.

Direct Deposit

Students can enroll in direct deposit or make changes to direct deposit through the portal at mysail.oakland.edu.

GENERALINFO

NON-PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT

PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT

ENROLL IN DIRECT DEPOSIT

Each type of direct deposit enrollment, changes or cancellation must be completed separately. For example, if you already have direct deposit for on-campus employment, you still need to enroll in direct deposit for non-payroll.

Generally the lead time is 3-5 days for your funds to appear in your bank account.

You may choose any U.S. bank account for your direct deposit payment. If you choose to have your funds deposited into a checking account, you must know the routing and account number when you enroll and select “Checking.” If you choose to have your funds deposited in a savings account, you must know the routing and account number when you enroll and select “Savings.”

You can elect to have the funds deposited to the GrizzGoldCard OU Credit Union account. Simply obtain your routing number and account number verification form from the OU Credit Union to use when you enroll in direct deposit. Make sure you select “Checking” at the time of enrollment. Unfortunately, we are unable to direct deposit funds to your GrizzCa$h account. Direct deposit in not an option for Parent PLUS refunds at the present time.

Oakland University currently participates with over 9,500 banks across the United States. If a direct deposit is not accepted by your bank, Oakland University will be notified and the reason for rejection will be reviewed. If the reason for rejection cannot be resolved, you will be issued a check.